EP2349818B1 - Véhicule modulaire - Google Patents

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EP2349818B1
EP2349818B1 EP09740829.8A EP09740829A EP2349818B1 EP 2349818 B1 EP2349818 B1 EP 2349818B1 EP 09740829 A EP09740829 A EP 09740829A EP 2349818 B1 EP2349818 B1 EP 2349818B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D39/00—Vehicle bodies not otherwise provided for, e.g. safety vehicles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D23/00—Combined superstructure and frame, i.e. monocoque constructions
    • B62D23/005—Combined superstructure and frame, i.e. monocoque constructions with integrated chassis in the whole shell, e.g. meshwork, tubes, or the like
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D63/00—Motor vehicles or trailers not otherwise provided for
    • B62D63/02—Motor vehicles
    • B62D63/025—Modular vehicles
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
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    • F41H7/02—Land vehicles with enclosing armour, e.g. tanks
    • F41H7/04—Armour construction
    • F41H7/044—Hull or cab construction other than floors or base plates for increased land mine protection
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H7/00—Armoured or armed vehicles
    • F41H7/02—Land vehicles with enclosing armour, e.g. tanks
    • F41H7/04—Armour construction
    • F41H7/048—Vehicles having separate armoured compartments, e.g. modular armoured vehicles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A62C27/00—Fire-fighting land vehicles
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  • the present invention relates generally to motorized vehicles, and more particularly to the design and creation of versatile and off-road capable motorized vehicles and internal support structures thereof.
  • US-4,737,055 describes a vehicle according to the preamble of claim 1. It is designed to carry a heavy load module, and a guide for accurately guiding the module onto the vehicle bed surface as the module is being lowered into position.
  • the guide comprises a plurality of specially formed nuts carried on the studs that are used to fasten the module to the bed surface.
  • the vehicle can be a self-propelled tracked military vehicle, a flat bed trailer or a flat bed truck.
  • EP-1,291,607 describes an armored vehicle fitted with a mission module.
  • An intermediate frame is attached to the vehicle and contains a mechanism for lifting and sliding the module on and off.
  • a first aspect of the invention provides a modular vehicle, comprising: a base body having a frame, a motor adapted to propel the vehicle, and a cavity region adapted to accommodate a removable modular component therewithin; a first removable modular component adapted to be locked and unlocked from said cavity region of the base body, wherein said first removable modular component provides substantial added structural rigidity to the frame when installed within the base body; and locking mechanisms that fasten said first removable modular component to said base body and that permit said first removable modular component to be removed and replaced with a second removable modular component when said locking mechanisms are unlocked, wherein said locking mechanisms include a central locking unit located at the center of a floor at said cavity region and a plurality of locking mechanisms distributed at locations along each edge where the first removable modular component meets the base body.
  • the removable modular component can come in varying sizes, and can be at least 20 percent of the overall volume and at least 20 percent of the overall weight of the entire modular vehicle. Alternatively, the removable modular component can be about half of the overall volume and about half of the overall weight of the entire modular vehicle.
  • the one or more locking mechanisms can permit the removable modular component to be removed and replaced with another different removable modular component.
  • the nature of the removable modular component substantially defines the general overall function of the modular vehicle when the removable modular component is installed therein.
  • the nature of the other removable modular component can substantially define the general overall function of the modular vehicle when that other removable modular component is installed therein, with the nature of the other modular component being substantially different than the nature of the original removable modular component.
  • the other removable modular component can be selected from a variety of other components, such as up to six or more different removable modular components.
  • the nature of a removable modular component can be, for example, military, drug running, medivac, firefighting, biochemical threat control, search and rescue, hunting, reconnaissance, command center, outback vehicle, survival camper, strike vehicle, border patrol, personnel transport and crowd control, among others.
  • the modular vehicle can be a ground based vehicle having three or more wheels. Although four wheels are thought to work well, alternative configurations with three or five or more wheels are also contemplated.
  • the invention relates in various embodiments to a modular vehicle.
  • a modular vehicle can include a primary or base body unit having a frame, chassis and motor, as well as a removable modular component adapted to lock into place within the base unit.
  • various locking mechanisms and schemes that can be used to lock and unlock a removable modular component in place to a respective modular vehicle.
  • a triangular truss type support structure for a vehicle such as the modular motorized vehicle disclosed herein.
  • ground-based vehicles having wheels such as a "humvee” type of vehicle
  • the various inventive elements disclosed herein can also be applied to a wide variety of other vehicle types, such as boats, submarines, planes, rockets or any other vehicle, as may be appropriate.
  • Modular vehicle system 1 includes a base body unit 10 and a removable modular component 50 that is adapted to be installed, locked, unlocked and removable from the base body unit.
  • Base body unit 10 can include a cavity region 20 that is adapted to accommodate removable modular component 50 therein, as well as a plurality of wheels 30 and one or more locking mechanisms 40 that are used to lock and unlock the removable modular component.
  • One or more mating locking mechanisms 55 can also be placed in corresponding locations on removable modular component 50. As shown in FIG. 1 , a total of four pairs of mating locking mechanisms exit at each of the upper corners between base body unit 10 and removable modular unit 50. It will be readily appreciated that fewer or more locking mechanisms may be used, as may be desired.
  • the primary locking device or item for any given pair of mating locking mechanisms 40, 55 can exist entirely on the base body unit 10, on the removable modular component 50, or a combination of both.
  • the actual primary locking device or item maybe located on one of base body 10 or removable component 50
  • the corresponding bar, hole, wall or other passive item on the mating part of the corresponding body or component shall also be referred to as a locking mechanism for purposes of convenience. It will be readily understood that any of a number of suitable locking mechanisms can be used, and a variety of examples are provided in greater detail below.
  • a wide space or cavity region 20 toward the center and upper half of the base body unit 10 is set to accommodate a removable module 50.
  • a space 20 and removable module 50 therefor can take up the volume of, for example, two standard sized pallets (e.g., 40 x 48 x 48 inches each, or larger), although it will be readily appreciated that wide variances in the actual size, volume and weight for such modules may be used.
  • two standard sized pallets e.g., 40 x 48 x 48 inches each, or larger
  • base body unit 10 can be adapted to accommodate a wide variety of removable modular components.
  • removable modular component 50 suitable for installing into base body unit 10
  • alternative removable modular components 58 and 59 are as well.
  • Each of removable modular components or modules 50, 58, 59 are thus not only removable, but also interchangeable with base body unit 10.
  • a plurality of different base body units 10 can each also accommodate any of removable modular components 50, 58, 59.
  • each of the different removable modules 50, 58, 59 can be substantially different in nature, such that the overall function or nature of a combined vehicle having a modular component installed within base body unit 10 changes depending upon which module is installed.
  • Modular vehicle system 1 is particularly suitable for on or off-road applications, such that the vehicle could be deployed as a military, drug running, medivac, firefighting, biochemical threat control, search and rescue, hunting, reconnaissance, command center, outback vehicle, survival camper, strike vehicle, border patrol, personnel transport, fuel or fluid tanker and/or crowd control vehicle, among other uses, depending upon the particular removable modular component installed therein.
  • the modular vehicle 1 utilizes a base concept that includes a "unitable” construction and an explosion proof or resistant underbelly while remaining lightweight and extremely agile, thus allowing the unit to travel at very high speeds with or without a driver.
  • the modular vehicle 1 can utilize suspension components that are uniquely suited for GPS navigational input in order to control the agile nature and potential for landing and take-off performance, where applicable.
  • Modular vehicle 100 includes a base body unit 110, a plurality of wheels 130, a plurality of locking mechanisms 140, 142, a triangular truss system 160, and may also include a removable modular component (not shown).
  • Cavity region 120 can be located within base body unit 110 for installation of a removable modular component, and can include a back wall 122 and one or more floor panels 124. As shown, a second floor panel has been removed for purposes of illustration.
  • Base body unit 110 can include a frame 112 that can be made up of a plurality of bars, tubes and/or other structural devices, a driver compartment 114 formed within the frame, a chassis 116 also made from a plurality of bars, tubes and/or other structural devices, and a motor 118, among other possible items.
  • a frame 112 that can be made up of a plurality of bars, tubes and/or other structural devices, a driver compartment 114 formed within the frame, a chassis 116 also made from a plurality of bars, tubes and/or other structural devices, and a motor 118, among other possible items.
  • One or more outer panels 111, doors, fenders and/or the like may cover various outer portions of modular vehicle and provide an exterior thereto, although most outer panels and similar components have not been shown for purposes of illustration. These and any such additional items can be added as may be desired.
  • a front driver and/or passenger compartment 114 can provide space for one to three persons, such as, for example, a center driver and two passengers at the sides. Due to space premiums, a jump seat type arrangement may be preferable in such a modular vehicle. Alternatively, a sophisticated drone vehicle may be used, such that no driver or passengers are required. Such a "personnel compartment" may then be smaller and/or filled with storage, equipment, fuel and/or other items. In the event of larger vehicles or a desire to permit greater personnel transport, driver and passenger compartment 114 can be made larger as needed. An onboard computer (not shown) may also be located within or about the driver compartment 114.
  • FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate in front corner perspective and rear corner perspective views respectively the modular vehicle of FIG. 2 according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Motor 118 can be located underneath and to the rear of the vehicle, although other locations are also possible. Also, motor 118 can be included within or outside of triangular truss system 160, as may be desired. Triangular truss system can run beneath the vehicle and between bulkheads that exist at motor 118 at one end and at the driver compartment 114 at the other end.
  • Modular vehicle 100 can also include independent suspensions for each wheel, an automatic transmission/differential combination and various other suitable vehicular items, as will be readily appreciated.
  • this particular illustrative example is of a modular vehicle that is about 2.13 m (seven feet) wide by about 4.88 m (sixteen feet) long by about 2.13 m (seven feet) high.
  • each of four wheels 130 can be about 1m (39 inches) in diameter or larger, and each wheel assembly may have its own sophisticated suspension system, such that extreme off-road conditions may be traversed with speed and ease.
  • wheel sizes and arrangements may be employed as desired.
  • three or five wheels may be used for such a modular vehicle.
  • wheels may be 1.27m (50 inches) in diameter, or more.
  • modular vehicle 100 includes, among other items, a plurality of wheels 130, a back panel 122 of a cavity region for a removable modular component, and a bottom chassis 116 and an outer frame 112, both of which can be comprised of a number of structural members such as bars, rods or tubes 113.
  • a framework comprising a plurality of tubes provides substantial support and rigidity for the overall vehicle 100, such that a wide variety of aggressive off-road and/or military uses are possible, including border patrol, firefighting, reconnaissance, rescue and other specialty uses.
  • the framework tubing 113 can be metallic, such as iron or steel.
  • the alloy Chromalloy is thought to be particularly suitable for use in this application, due to its favorable lightweight yet strong properties.
  • Tubing dimensions can vary dramatically depending upon placement about the vehicle and strength and load displacement needs.
  • tubes 113 may taper in wall thickness, overall diameter, cross-sectional area, filler material and/or shape, as may be needed.
  • FIG. 4B illustrates in front, side and rear cross-sectional views a representative portion of a tube from the frame or chassis of the modular vehicle of FIG. 2 according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Structural tube 113 can have a tapered cross-section, for example, such that the tube walls are narrower at end 113A than at end 113B.
  • Tubes 113 may also be filled or partially filled with Kevlar, glass-filled propylene, metals or other alloys or composites thereof.
  • several framing tubes can have a wall thickness of about 0.30cm (0.120 inches), and a diameter that ranges from about 1.27cm to 7.62cm (0.50 to 3.0 inches).
  • Tubes are also not limited to being circular in nature, and may have various cross-sectional shapes, such as triangular, square, trapezoidal, oval, and the like.
  • Removable modular component 150 can have a plurality of standardized dimensions, such that a wide variety of different and interchangeable removable modular components can be designed for known base body units, such as those described above.
  • a plurality of bars or tubes 151 can form an outer support skeleton or structure for removable modular component 150 such that two regions or compartments 52A, 52B within the modular component are formed.
  • a wall may be formed between these two different regions, or the space for both may be combined such that a single large compartment is formed, as may be desired.
  • the total volume of removable modular component 150 can be standardized, and can be, for example, the size of two standard sized pallets (e.g., 102 x 122 x 122 cm (40 x 48 x 48 inches) each). Alternative dimensions are also possible, as may be desired.
  • a plurality of locking mechanisms 155 can be located on an outer edge or surface of removable modular component 150 as well, such that the component can be locked into a base body.
  • FIG. 5B illustrates in side perspective view the modular vehicle of FIG. 2 having the removable modular component of FIG. 5A installed therein according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • modular vehicle 101 includes a base body unit 110 having a removable modular component 150 installed therein, such that a completed vehicle having a distinctive overall nature or functionality that is dependent upon the nature of the removable modular component.
  • removable modular component 150 can be removed and replaced with another different modular component, making a new configured vehicle, yet utilizing the same power plant distribution and such on the base configuration. This can allow versatility in any type of environment, whether sub-freezing, high desert, high altitude or sub-water uses.
  • removable and interchangeable modules can be used, approximately six specific different varieties are provided here for purposes of illustration. It will be readily appreciated that there are many uses beyond these specific examples, and that any suitable module may be designed so long as appropriate dimensions and locking characteristics are observed to interface with one or more suitable body base units. Variations on the removable modular component can include, but are not limited to, for example:
  • modular vehicle 101 can deploy rapidly in various configurations while being lightweight, agile, and very dependable - similar to an F18 on wheels.
  • military drug running, medivac, firefighting, biochemical threat control, search and rescue, hunting, reconnaissance, command center, outback vehicle, survival camper, strike vehicle, border patrol, personnel transport and crowd control, among others.
  • modular vehicle 101 can deploy rapidly in various configurations while being lightweight, agile, and very dependable - similar to an F18 on wheels.
  • other applications beyond military or off-road applications are also possible, and it is specifically contemplated that all such modular uses are encompassed within the present invention.
  • modular vehicle 100 One significant feature to modular vehicle 100 is the ability to remove the removable modular component 150 and replace with another modular component, with various modular components radically changing the actual or potential uses of the modular vehicle.
  • the removable and interchangeable module be significant in size.
  • such a removable module can comprise about half of the overall weight and volume of the entire vehicle, with the base body unit comprising the other half of the overall vehicle weight and volume.
  • the interchangeable and removable modules comprise at least 20 percent of the weight and at least 20 percent of the volume of the vehicle.
  • the base body unit is substantially larger or reconfigured.
  • the removable modular component 150 provides substantial support and rigidity to the structure of the overall vehicle 101 when it is installed.
  • the insertion of a removable module 150 having its own fortified framework into the space 120 provided therefore results in increased stability and resistance to axial and torsional forces in the framework 112 of the base body unit 110.
  • rigidity is defined as the ability to retrain the frame components from buckling or twisting beyond acceptable limits.
  • the removable modular component 150 or "Modular Pod” helps distribute stresses across the entire vehicle frame 112, including compression, tension and torsional stresses, and minimizes the oscillation cause by harmonics and vibrations across the vehicle. This is done by way of distributing the load of the removable modular component 150 to the rest of the base body unit frame 112.
  • the base body unit 110 can run minus the removable modular component 150 with minimal stress, because it distributes most of these stresses to triangular truss system 160. This further support is provided with respect to a triangular truss composite that runs along the length of said base frame unit, as noted below.
  • the design of the illustrated modular vehicle is preferably universal and standardized, such that service of the unit can be performed anywhere in the world under various standards and with its enhanced abilities, can allow it to be remotely operated, as well as operating on any type of fuel systems around the world, including for example, a hydrogen concept power plant, using steam and various other components for driving, including electrical operation and battery packs that can be modulated also.
  • Removable modular components 150 can preferably be swapped out for different alternative modules in less than one hour such that the overall vehicle 101 can be ready for a completely different mission or use.
  • the use of cranes, lifts, jacks and the like may be used to facilitate such module swapping.
  • removable modular components may be light enough for manual interchanging of modular components, although assistive machinery and devices are thought to be useful in this regard.
  • various locking mechanisms 140, 142 can be seen with respect to cavity region 120. Again, such locking mechanisms 140, 142 on the base body unit 110 can mate with one or more locking mechanisms on the removable modular component, such that the removable modular component is locked in place within cavity 120.
  • a wide variety of suitable configurations for and types of locking mechanisms 140, 142 can be used, as will be readily appreciated.
  • three edge locking mechanisms 140 are distributed across the top of back wall 122, which edge locking mechanisms can be structurally supported by a top tube or bar running behind the back wall. Three more similar edge locking mechanisms (not shown) may also be located along the top of the opposing front wall to cavity region 120. If desired, additional edge locking mechanisms may also be distributed along the bottom edge or edges of the cavity walls where the removable modular component meets the frame of base body unit 110.
  • One or more floor locking mechanisms 142 may also be available, such as on one or more floor panels 124 within cavity region 120.
  • FIGS. 6A-6I illustrate in various side cross-sectional, plan and perspective views a variety of exemplary locking mechanisms for the modular vehicle of FIG. 2 according to various embodiments of the present invention.
  • one or more locking mechanisms or devices can keep the removable modular component in place within the base body unit once it is installed.
  • one central locking unit 142 at the center of the base unit floor 124 may suffice in some instances, it is thought that a plurality of locking mechanisms can be placed at strategic locations along the base body unit vehicle frame.
  • Such locks can be placed at, for example, three distributed locations along each edge where the modular component meets the vehicle base unit.
  • framing of the base body unit 112 has been designated as circular and framing of the removable modular component 151 has been designated as rectangular in the following examples. It will be readily appreciated that other shapes or cross-sectional aspects for each of these items may be used, however.
  • FIG. 6A depicts in side cross-sectional view a standard stud clamp 240.
  • two pieces 241, 242 clamp together, such as by a bolt 243 and nut 244, and hold the entire unit together by distributing load within the square 151 to round tubing 112, thus absorbing and transferring stress through the removable modular component.
  • FIG. 6B depicts in various views a bottom pin locking mechanism 342, wherein two cylinders 343, 344 pivot together with a C type clamp system 345 that is tapered.
  • a mechanism can be located at the bottom center of the removable modular mechanism, for example.
  • FIG. 6C depicts in side plan view a locking mechanism 442 wherein the removable modular component 150 slides into the base body unit 110 such that its bottom drops into one or more pockets 443.
  • a dropping action can also involve the use of a taper 444, as shown, with draw pins 445 hydraulically activated to lock the entire unit in place.
  • FIG. 6D depicts in top view a locking mechanism 540 having a series of pins 541 and sleeves 542 that can be arranged such that square and round tubes of the modular component 151 and base body unit 112 are sleeved, with a taper pin 541 then sliding through from each side.
  • the angle of modular component 151 against base body unit 112 can be different by about 5 to 10 degrees, such that a jam fit based on hydraulic pressure can be applied, thus locking the unit in place.
  • FIG. 6E depicts in side cross-sectional view a locking mechanism 640 including a rotating clamp 641, 642 that is hydraulically actuated through arms and levers 643, 644 such that it clamps down and results in a triangular center piece 645 being wedged between the square and round tubes 151, 112.
  • Materials for such an arrangement can include, for example, graphite, glass filled propylene or nylon.
  • the mechanism can also be tapered, such that a sliding effect could accompany the clamping effect upon actuation.
  • FIG. 6F depicts in side cross-sectional view a locking mechanism 740 that involves a hinged unit 741 that is welded into place onto a round tube, such as base body unit frame tubing.
  • the hinge 742 would allow the square tube cap 743 to fold back out of the way, and the hinge could be actuated mechanically, manually or hydraulically using arm actuators 744, for example.
  • FIG. 6G depicts in side cross-sectional view a locking mechanism 840 that involves the use of air or liquid bladders 841, 842 that rotate into place or lower into position by way of hydraulic actuators.
  • the air or liquid bladders 841, 842 can have a V-shape 843 in the center so that they surround the tube entirely and through the middle as they are lowered, thus distributing stress and locking it in.
  • This particular locking mechanism 840 could be particularly effective for side edge locks when used in combination with locking mechanism 342 for floor locks above.
  • FIG. 6H depicts in side cross-sectional view a locking mechanism 940 that includes a welded and clamped type device 941 that could be used with various hold downs, such as those shown in locking mechanism 342 as well.
  • This device 941 can be welded at one or more particular locations 942 onto a rectangular frame tube 151 of a removable modular component, for example. As the removable modular component is then slid into the base body unit, device 941 will slide along the round tube 112 and falls into place as it self locks or clamps itself.
  • FIG. 6H depicts in side plan view a locking mechanism 1042 where the removable modular component 150 can have feet or bottom extensions 1043 that fall into place into holes or abscesses 1044 in the base body unit 110 when it is installed, thus providing further locking support for the removable modular component.
  • This final arrangement is preferably used in combination with one or more of the foregoing locking arrangements for side edge locking mechanisms. In fact, it is specifically contemplated that two or more of the foregoing locking arrangements may all be used in combination, such that increased security and integrity of the removable module component with respect to the base body unit can be realized.
  • modular vehicle can receive further support from a vehicular support system.
  • a vehicular support system can be, for example, a triangular truss system that takes advantage of the strengths and load transfers inherent to a triangular type design. It will be readily appreciated though that the vehicular support system disclosed herein does not necessarily have to be in a particular triangular shape, and alternatively can be rectangular, round, and/or have other geometries in order to produce the ultimate different affects for different types of applications, as may be desired.
  • a triangular truss running lengthwise along the underside of the vehicle allows a V-Hull type design base to take an extreme explosion or other sudden force from underneath the vehicle, one of many examples for military use, and collapses one or more diaphragms in which each of the truss members then collapse accordingly.
  • the various truss members and diaphragms are deigned to absorb such an explosive load by deflection and crushing, producing safety to the occupants or contents inside the vehicle. This concept redistributes the load to other portions of said frame, and when in combination of the lightness of the entire unit, provides increased safety and protection to all occupants and contents.
  • special blow-out features allow any fuel carried within these chambers of this low area to be blown out the back, further protecting said occupants.
  • the truss system can comprise a series of main or primary tubes arranged in a triangular pattern.
  • three primary tubes arranged horizontally along the underside of the vehicle frame can be used.
  • this primary triangular truss arrangement can be a series of shorter secondary tubes patterned into "V" shapes, such as at 45 degree angles with respect to the elongated primary tubes.
  • Different angles and relative arrangements can alternatively be used, such as to optimize force and stress distributions in the event of an IED explosion or other cataclysmic event or concentrated outside force.
  • "S" shaped tubes rather than straight tubes may be used, such that deflection of various tubes and diaphragm components can be maximized.
  • pipe thickness and/or materials of composition may be continuous or may be tapered where advantageous with respect to deflection away from passengers and valuable cargo.
  • Triangular truss 160 can be used for the various modular vehicles 100, 101 set forth herein, for example, and can be configured to run lengthwise along a bottom portion of the vehicle such that added structural support is provided.
  • triangular truss 160 can be used in a variety of other vehicular applications, and not necessarily only with vehicles having removable modular components such as those provided herein.
  • Triangular truss 160 can have a plurality of primary tubes 161 and also a plurality of secondary tubes 162, 163 that couple to the primary tubes.
  • the primary and secondary structural members are tubes as shown herein, it will be readily appreciated that bars, rods or other types of structural members may also be used for a triangular truss, as may be suitable.
  • Primary tubes 161 can be arranged into a triangular formation such that all of the primary tubes are substantially parallel and run along a particular dimension of the associated vehicle. As shown, exactly three primary tubes can be used, such that a single elongated triangular structure is formed. Alternatively, additional primary tubes (not shown) can be used, such that a plurality of elongated triangular structures can be formed. Such additional triangular structures can be placed side by side or even made as a part of each other (e.g., sharing a side), for greater structural rigidity.
  • a plurality of secondary tubes 162, 163 can be welded or otherwise coupled at various locations along each of primary tubes 161 such that the primary tubes are connected and spaced apart a set distance.
  • Secondary tubes 162 can be straight in nature and traverse directly from one primary tube 161 to another primary tube, with the ends of each secondary tube being welded or otherwise affixed at a respective primary tube.
  • Alternative secondary tubes 163 can be "S" shaped in nature, such that additional sudden outside forces or stresses can be absorbed or deflected via added deformations in these S shaped secondary tubes.
  • One or both types of secondary tubes 162, 163 can be used to connect the various primary tubes 161 to each other, as may be desired.
  • a general outside force or stress 199 directed toward one edge of triangular truss 160 will be directed along the various primary tubes 162 and secondary tubes 163 in a favorable manner, due to the triangular configuration of structural components.
  • FIG. 7B illustrates in side elevation view the modular vehicle of FIG. 2 having the internal triangular truss system highlighted according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • modular vehicle 100 is identical or substantially similar to the modular vehicle of earlier examples.
  • the extent of triangular truss 160 has been highlighted, however, as this truss is not highly visible in earlier examples.
  • Triangular truss 160 can run lengthwise along modular vehicle 100, and can stop at the location of the motor or continue through and surround or house the motor at the back end. At the front end, triangular truss can extend to or through the driver compartment, and can even extend up to the front wheel axle, as may be desired.
  • the overall triangular truss system 160 can be, for example, twelve feet in length, and can have bulkheads at one or both ends. Specialized bulkhead fittings can be used to absorb stresses and/or direct them away from passengers and vehicle contents. In addition, such bulkhead fittings may be designed to break or fail in a specific manner, so as to further direct damages away from passengers and cargo. In some embodiments, one or more bulkheads may connect trusses arranged in series, such that different truss sections may be allowed to fail and/or redirect forces and stresses based on their positioning with respect to the entire vehicle.
  • Materials used for the trusses can include, for example, steel, aluminum, and/or polymer composites, including Kevlar or laminates of both metallic and polymer materials, as well as glass filled polymers. Other materials or combinations thereof may also be used, as may be applicable or desirable.
  • various truss system components can be heat treated or otherwise specially annealed, such that improved spring and resilience characteristics can be realized, thus providing additional strength and flexibility without adding undue weight to the overall vehicle.
  • the rear end of the internal triangular truss system of FIG. 7B and an adjacent motor installed within the modular vehicle are shown in front corner elevated view.
  • the triangular truss can run along the underside of the vehicle, and can have three primary tubes 161.
  • a plurality of secondary tubes 162 can be welded at both ends to different primary tubes 161 so as to couple and space apart the primary tubes a set distance.
  • a special arrangement can be used to accommodate motor 118, which is also located along the underside of the overall vehicle.
  • FIG. 7D illustrates in front cross-sectional view an exemplary vehicular support system having a triangular truss and protective diaphragms according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Triangular truss and protective diaphragm system 170 can include a plurality of primary tubes or bars 161 that are connected by a plurality of secondary tubes or bars 162.
  • One or more diaphragms 171 can be attached to this truss structure along its underside and also directed outward and upward away from the low point of the structure.
  • Such an arrangement can be designed to absorb, deflect and/or divert an explosion, blast or other concentrated outside force 190 that can come from, for example, the ground beneath the vehicle or thereabouts.
  • outside force 190 is incumbent upon the bottom portion of one or more diaphragms 171
  • the overall design of the diaphragms and triangular truss components 161, 162 results in the diaphragms being directed upward and outward in direction 172 away from the center truss structure and the vehicle in general.
  • one or more armor plates can be coupled to the outside of the vehicle, such as at the diaphragms.
  • This particular design of triangular truss and diaphragms serves to provide added protection to any passengers and/or cargo in the modular vehicle, such as when the vehicle might travel across hostile terrain, for example.

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  1. Véhicule modulaire (1, 100), comprenant :
    une corps de base(10, 110) ayant un cadre (112), un moteur (118) adapté pour propulser le véhicule, et une région de cavité (20, 120) adaptée pour loger un composant modulaire amovible (50) à l'intérieur de celle-ci ;
    un premier composant modulaire amovible (50, 150) adapté pour être verrouillé et déverrouillé à partir de ladite région de cavité (20, 120) de la carrosserie de base, dans lequel ledit premier composant modulaire amovible fournit une rigidité structurelle supplémentaire substantielle au cadre lorsqu'il est installé à l'intérieur de la corps de base; et
    des mécanismes de verrouillage (40, 55, 140, 142) qui fixent ledit premier composant modulaire amovible (50, 150) à ladite corps de base(10, 110) et qui permettent audit premier composant modulaire amovible (50, 150) d'être retiré et remplacé par un deuxième composant modulaire amovible lorsque lesdits mécanismes de verrouillage sont déverrouillés, caractérisé en ce que lesdits mécanismes de verrouillage comportent une unité de verrouillage centrale (142) située au niveau du centre d'un plancher (124) au niveau de ladite région de cavité et une pluralité de mécanismes de verrouillage (140) répartis à des emplacements le long de chaque bord où le premier composant modulaire amovible (50, 150) rencontre la carrosserie de base.
  2. Véhicule modulaire (1, 100) de la revendication 1, dans lequel la nature dudit premier composant modulaire amovible (50, 150) définit essentiellement la fonction globale générale du véhicule modulaire lorsque ledit premier composant modulaire amovible est installé à l'intérieur de celui-ci.
  3. Véhicule modulaire de la revendication 2, dans lequel ledit premier composant modulaire amovible (50, 150) peut être remplacé par l'un des deuxième jusqu'au sixième composants modulaires amovibles distinctifs, et dans lequel la nature de chacun desdits deuxième jusqu'au sixième composants modulaires amovibles définit essentiellement la fonction globale générale du véhicule modulaire lorsque ledit composant modulaire amovible respectif est installé à l'intérieur de celui-ci, et dans lequel la nature de chacun desdits deuxième jusqu'au sixième composants modulaires amovibles est essentiellement différente de la nature de chacun des autres composants modulaires amovibles.
  4. Véhicule modulaire de la revendication 1, dans lequel ledit premier composant modulaire amovible (50, 150) comprend au moins 20 pour cent du volume global et au moins 20 pour cent du poids global de la totalité du véhicule modulaire (1, 100).
  5. Véhicule modulaire de la revendication 1, dans lequel le véhicule est un véhicule motorisé et dans lequel la corps de base(10, 110) comprend en outre un habitacle de conducteur (114) et un châssis (116), et dans lequel le véhicule comprend en outre une pluralité de roues (130) couplées à ladite corps de base et adaptées pour faciliter le déplacement dudit véhicule sur une surface du sol, dans lequel au moins l'une de ladite pluralité de roues est adaptée pour être entraînée par ledit moteur (118).
  6. Véhicule motorisé modulaire de la revendication 5, dans lequel la nature dudit premier composant modulaire amovible (50, 150) définit essentiellement la fonction globale générale du véhicule motorisé modulaire lorsque ledit premier composant modulaire amovible est installé à l'intérieur de celui-ci.
  7. Véhicule motorisé modulaire de la revendication 6, dans lequel la nature dudit deuxième composant modulaire amovible définit essentiellement la fonction globale générale du véhicule motorisé modulaire lorsque ledit deuxième composant modulaire amovible est installé à l'intérieur de celui-ci, et dans lequel la nature dudit deuxième composant modulaire amovible est essentiellement différente de la nature dudit premier composant modulaire amovible.
  8. Véhicule motorisé modulaire de la revendication 6, dans lequel la nature dudit premier composant modulaire amovible (50, 150) est choisie dans le groupe constitué de : militaire, trafic de drogue, évacuation sanitaire, lutte contre l'incendie, contrôle de menace biochimique, recherche et sauvetage, de chasse, reconnaissance, centre de contrôle, véhicule tous-chemins, cellule de survie, véhicule de combat, patrouille de frontière, transport de personnes, et canalisation de foules.
  9. Véhicule motorisé modulaire de la revendication 5, dans lequel ledit premier composant modulaire amovible (50, 150) comprend environ la moitié du volume global et environ la moitié du poids global de la totalité du véhicule motorisé modulaire.
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